Forefront Athlete Academy
Strength & conditioning for athletes aged 12-18.
Forefront Athlete Academy provides structured physical preparation for young athletes who want to become stronger, faster, more powerful and better able to cope with the demands of training and competition.
The programme is designed to complement an athlete’s sport, not replace sport-specific coaching, with a long-term approach to developing physical qualities and good training habits.
What do athletes train?
Every session is full body and combines different elements of athletic development. The exact content changes as athletes progress, but sessions may include:
SPEED & ATHLETICISM
Movement preparation, acceleration, sprinting, jumping, landing and throwing to develop coordination, speed and athletic ability.
FULL-BODY STRENGTH
Progressive strength training built around fundamental movement patterns, with exercises selected and progressed according to the individual athlete.
POWER & OLYMPIC LIFTING
Age-appropriate Olympic lifting progressions and other explosive exercises used to develop power, coordination and confidence with more advanced training methods.
MOBILITY & PHYSICAL ROBUSTNESS
Mobility, trunk training, carries and supporting exercises that help athletes develop the physical capacity needed to tolerate training and competition.
Coaching backed by performance experience
Forefront Athlete Academy is led by Callum Henley, a UKSCA-accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach with more than 15 years of coaching experience.
Alongside his work at Forefront, Callum’s coaching experience includes ongoing physical performance work with pathway and competitive swimmers, working with professional boxers, work as part of the Derbyshire Institute of Sport, and camp and competition support with Swim England.
UKSCA Accredited • BWL Level 2 • BSc Sport & Exercise Science • 15+ Years Coaching
How the Athlete Academy works
AGES 12-18
The Academy is specifically designed for developing athletes aged 12–18 from a range of sports.
SMALL GROUPS
Sessions are capped at 12 athletes, allowing athletes to train alongside others while receiving individual attention.
INDIVIDUAL PROGRESSION
Athletes train within the same session but progress according to their ability and training experience.
MONITORED DEVELOPMENT
Progress is monitored through ongoing reviews and physical testing, helping us make informed decisions about development.
When do we train?
Athlete Academy sessions currently run:
Monday: 16:15–17:15
Wednesday: 16:15–17:15
Athletes can attend once or twice per week. Each session lasts 60 minutes and is fully coached.
What we expect from our athletes
The Academy works best when athletes take responsibility for how they train.
- Arrive around five minutes before the session starts
- Attend consistently
- Listen and stay focused during coaching
- Train safely and respect others
- Tell your coach about any pain or injuries
- Be willing to learn and improve
Athlete Academy membership
Choose one or two coached sessions per week depending on the athlete’s schedule and sporting commitments.
FOUNDING MEMBER
1 SESSION PER WEEK
£59 per month
FOUNDING MEMBER
2 SESSIONS PER WEEK
£99 per month
Founding-member rates are currently available.
Standard membership rates:
1 session per week — £79 per month
2 sessions per week — £129 per month
More than a junior gym membership
Forefront Athlete Academy is professional strength and conditioning designed to help young athletes develop the physical qualities that support their sport now, while building a strong foundation for the years ahead.